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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1966
Page
6
An Iowa Senate bill allowing voluntary county mergers faced a long, unlikely path from committee to calendar to floor debate. Defeated by one vote, the measure sparked renewed calls for permissive consolidation. The Sioux City Journal echoed support for voluntary merger and GOP platform backing.
The piece discusses Rep Henry Reuss of Wisconsin and his remarks about women in public life calling for more women to enter partisan politics. It argues LWV is middle ground in issue positions, cites their research driven stance, and notes potential conflicts with party leaders. It also notes Cedar Rapids school budget concerns and calls for state aid and uniform valuation.
The article recalls the waning influence of the House under Democratic control with historic leaders like Cannon, Vinson, and Thomas contrasted with modern chairmen Mahon Rivers. It notes the chamber's dull pace, reliance on White House bills, and hopes for a revival as members seek public attention and a return to relevance.
In a four hour White House session on June 30 President Johnson pressed his new Vietnam policy. McNamara presented evidence of North Vietnamese trucks on the Ho Chi Minh Trail while Johnson urged to limit doves at home and sustain stronger military action. Callaway urged heavier bombing and Johnson praised the speech as the finest on Vietnam heard.
Senator Nelson proposes sweeping anti pollution measures to clean up waterways. He cites DDT pollution affecting wildlife from bald eagles to blue shell crabs and sea otters, and warns of health impacts from sewage and industrial waste. He compares remedy to building recreation lands like highways.
Senator Nelson argues for major U S land use recreation funding from the general fund and proposes heavy industry incentives to curb pollution. He warns current laws are weak, cites Mexico’s waste- water recycling, and outlines tax write offs and matching funds to clean rivers.
A reader argues for a law requiring boaters using motors to carry an oar or paddle for shore reach in motor failure. The letter frames safety as essential and urges boat clubs to promote subdistricting questions if the Supreme Court accepts jurisdiction in the Iowa case.
A 1956 note recalls President Eisenhower planning to travel to San Francisco in August to accept the Republican nomination for the Eisenhower Nixon ticket. Leonard Hall, GOP national chairman, comments on the nomination path and party unity.
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